Brown&#39;s scope mount for archery

ABSTRACT

A three-part, fully adjustable, left-right reversible mount attaches a Red Dot scope, or any scope with Weaver mounts, to a bow for archery. The mount is easy to use, with an approximate installation time of ten minutes, and able to accommodate a large variety of modifications according to the user&#39;s needs. It is easy to adjust, lightweight to carry, has no protruding parts to snag on trees or when climbing into tree stands, and is made from very durable materials to last the life of the bow. The mount is meant to work with all types of bows.

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No.10/175,170 filed Jun. 18, 2002.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to scope mounts for bows and, inparticular, to a three-part, fully adjustable, left-right reversiblemount which attaches a Red Dot scope, or any scope with weaver mounts,to a bow for archery.

[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0005] For archery hunters at dusk and dawn the sight pins on a bow arehard to see. But with a Red Dot scope, as long as the hunter can see thetarget, the hunter will be able to see the dot in the scope. A precisionscope such as the Red Dot scope requires precision mounting andadjusting.

[0006] Scope mounts for archery and Weaver mounts have been the subjectof earlier patents. Of particular interest is the U.S. Pat. No.5,893,356 to Johns which discloses a bow sight support for attachment toa bow riser. A first piece mounts to the bow and allows a second pieceto be vertically adjusted. A third piece attaches to the second andallows limited horizontal and rotational motion of a user selectedbracket piece. The bracket does not have to function for a Weaver mountsystem. This patent also discloses an adjustment means for variabledistance shooting.

[0007] Furthermore, the U.S. Pat. No. 5,495,675 to Huang shows a lasersight mounting system that is adjustable in the horizontal and verticaldirections. The initial bracket is mounted to the bow back. The systemallows for rotational adjustment of the laser's angle of inclination anduses dovetail grooves for most of the adjustability, but does notspecifically mention what grooving system attaches the laser module. Inaddition, the patents to Ross describe Weaver mounts. The U.S. Pat. No.4,328,624 to Ross describes a mount in relation to pistols. The designpatents to Ross show drawings of Weaver-type mounts.

[0008] What is needed is a precision mount for archery sights, usingWeaver type mounts, which is easy to install and has fine tuningadjustability in all directions, and also possess lightweight anddurable qualities.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a bow sightbracket with a fast installation time that adjusts easily requiring onlyone tool, a ⅛″ Allen wrench.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide reversiblecomponents so that it fits right handed or left handed bows.

[0011] An additional object of the present invention is that the threemovable components may accommodate many combinations of modifications inthree directions.

[0012] One more object of the present invention is that it is fabricatedof machined aluminum so that it is lightweight.

[0013] An essential object of the present invention is that it holds aRed Dot Scope.

[0014] A corollary object of the present invention is that it provides anumber of different attachment features to accommodate attachment to avariety of bows and to receive a wide variety of scopes.

[0015] Yet one more object of the present invention is to provide matingV-grooves between two of the components, transverse grooves in onecomponent to mate with longitudinal grooves in the other, to assureperpendicular alignment of the two components, prevent slippage ormovement there between, and allow for instant rapid interconnection andautomatic alignment of the two components.

[0016] A further object of the present invention is the safety of theuser and of the invention itself, since it is meant to be concealedbetween the bow riser and the bow string, so that when the user carriesit up into a tree stand, the equipment won't hit any tree limbs thatmight cause the bow to be dropped or the user to loose his balance.

[0017] An added object of the present invention is that it is made ofthick durable components secured together to make the sight bracket verystrong.

[0018] In brief, a bracket that mounts a scope, using weaver mounts, toa bow for archery. The mount of the present invention is different fromother mounts and easier to use. The mount is a three piece, easy toinstall, easy to adjust bracket. Part 1 is attached to the bow on theinside or outside of the riser (making it usable for right or lefthanded archers). Part 2 is attached to part 1 with 10-24 button head capscrews. Part 3 attaches to part 2 with 10-24 button head screws withlock nuts on bottom. Part 2 has transverse V-grooves and Part 3 hasmating longitudinal grooves for instant guaranteed secure automaticalignment and instant interconnection of the two parts. The scopeattaches to part 3. Part 2 and 3 can be adjusted right or left and upand down to sight in the scope.

[0019] The brackets are mounted to the bow riser of a compound bow sothat the scope is between the bow riser and the bow string. The bracketsallow horizontal and vertical adjustment of the scope.

[0020] An advantage of the present invention is that it installsquickly, in approximately ten minutes, and adjusts easily.

[0021] Another advantage of the present invention is that it fits bothright and left handed bows.

[0022] An additional advantage of the present invention is that itaccommodates a large variety of adjustments.

[0023] One more advantage of the present invention is that it islightweight and easy to carry to remote hunting sites and into treestands.

[0024] A further advantage of the present invention is that it assuresperpendicular alignment of the components.

[0025] A corollary advantage of the present invention is that itprevents slippage or movement between components.

[0026] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it allowsfor instant rapid interconnection and automatic alignment of thecomponents.

[0027] A further advantage of the present invention is that the sightbracket does not protrude from the bow, allowing it to be protected formcatching on tree branches when climbing into tree stands or movingthrough heavily forested areas.

[0028] Yet another advantage of the present invention is its durability.It is very strong to resist breaking and is built to last the life ofthe bow.

[0029] Still another advantage of the present invention is that it iscompatible with all bow types.

[0030] Another related advantage of the present invention is that itdoes not add significant weight to the bow.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] These and other details of my invention will be described inconnection with the accompanying drawings, which are furnished only byway of illustration and not in limitation of the invention, and in whichdrawings:

[0032]FIG. 1 is an elevational view from the archer's perspectiveshowing a scope mounted on the bow using Brown's scope mount forarchery;

[0033]FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the invention of claim 1mounted on the bow for a right-handed archer;

[0034]FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the invention of claim 1mounted on the bow for a left-handed archer;

[0035]FIG. 4 is a top plan view showing the three elements of theinvention aligned for mounting on the bow;

[0036]FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of theinvention with secure universal fittings mounted on the bow for aright-handed archer;

[0037]FIG. 6 is an elevational view from the archer's perspectiveshowing a scope mounted on the bow using the preferred embodiment ofFIG. 5 of Brown's scope mount for archery.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0038] In FIGS. 1-6, an adjustable mount for archery bow sights using aWeaver type mount is capable of mounting to both a left and a right sideof a bow riser 50 for both right-handed and left-handed archers.

[0039] In FIGS. 1-6, a first bracket 20 is comprised of a bow mountingportion 26 capable of attaching alternately to a right side and a leftside of a bow riser 50 using at least two connectors, such as screws,through vertically aligned holes 22 to create a rigid mount. A verticalbracket receiving portion 25 is spaced apart from the bow mountingportion by a horizontal arm 24. The bracket receiving portion 25 has apair of vertical parallel slots 21 formed through the bracket 20. Theright sided mount is shown in FIG. 2 for right-handed archers, and, theleft sided mount is shown in FIG. 3 for left-handed archers.

[0040] In FIGS. 1-6, a second bracket 30 is capable of being adjustablymounted to the vertical bracket receiving portion 25 of the firstbracket 20, alternately to a left side (FIG. 2) and a right side (FIG.3) of the first bracket 20, by an adjustable connector, such as a boltthrough holes 32 in each of the two vertical slots 21, in the verticalbracket receiving portion 25 of the first bracket 20. The perpendicularend block 35 assures perpendicular alignment of the second bracket withthe first. The second bracket 30 is capable of being vertically adjustedrelative to the first bracket 20 by sliding in the slots 21. The secondbracket 30 possess a horizontal bracket receiving portion 34 having apair of horizontal spaced parallel slots 31 formed therethrough and, inthe preferred embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6, a series of transverseV-shaped grooves 36.

[0041] In FIGS. 1-6, a third bracket 40 is capable of being adjustablymounted to the horizontal bracket receiving portion 34 of the secondbracket 30 by an adjustable connector such as a bolt or screw throughtwo of the holes 43 and into each of the two horizontal slots 31 of thesecond bracket 30. The third bracket 40 is capable of being horizontallyadjusted relative to the second bracket 30 by sliding in the slots 31.In the preferred embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6, longitudinal V-shapedgrooves 45 in the third bracket 40A mate with the transverse V-shapedgrooves 36 of the second bracket 30A so that the two brackets areinstantly aligned and maintain in a perpendicular alignment. Horizontaladjustment of the third bracket 40A relative to the third bracket 30A ofthe preferred embodiment is accomplished by loosening the connectingbolts or screws and moving the third bracket to mate with differentgrooves in the second bracket and tightening the bolts or screws. Thethird bracket 40 and 40A possesses a bow sight receiving portion with apair of V-shaped slotted slide means 44 and transverse slots 41 capableof receiving a bow sight 70 mounted adjustably thereon. The thirdbracket 40 is capable of receiving an archery scope 70 having a Weavertype connection. A series of three holes 43A allow attachment of thethird bracket 40A to the second bracket 30A in different positions. Apair of larger end holes 43B in the third bracket 40A enable attachmentof a variety of different scopes to the braceket.

[0042] The brackets 20, 30, 30A, 40 and 40A are machined from machinablealuminum, nylon, other machinable material.

[0043] It is understood that the preceding description is given merelyby way of illustration and not in limitation of the invention and thatvarious modifications may be made thereto without departing from thespirit of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. An adjustable mount for archery bow sights usinga Weaver type mount, the adjustable mount being capable of mounting toboth a left and a right side of a bow riser for both right-handed andleft-handed archers, the adjustable mount comprising: a first bracketcomprising a bow mounting portion capable of attaching alternately to aright side and a left side of a bow riser with at least two connectorsfor a rigid mount, and a vertical bracket receiving portion spaced apartfrom the bow mounting portion, and having a pair of vertical parallelslots formed therethrough; a second bracket capable of being adjustablymounted to the vertical bracket receiving portion of the first bracketalternately to a left side and a right side of the first bracket by anadjustable connector in each of the two vertical slots, so that thesecond bracket is capable of being vertically adjusted relative to thefirst bracket, the second bracket having a horizontal bracket receivingportion having a pair of horizontal spaced parallel slots formedtherethrough; a third bracket capable of being adjustably mounted to thehorizontal bracket receiving portion by an adjustable connector in eachof the two horizontal slots, so that the third bracket is capable ofbeing horizontally adjusted relative to the second bracket, the thirdbracket having a bow sight receiving portion with a slotted slide meansoriented in a reversible forward and rearward direction, the slottedslide means capable of receiving a bow sight mounted adjustably thereon.2. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein the slotted slide meanscomprises an elongated element having a notch along its length on eachof two sides adjacent to a top surface of the slotted slide means, theslotted slide means being capable of receiving an archery scope having aWeaver type connection. 3 The adjustable mount of claim 2 wherein theslotted slide means further comprises two spaced transverse slots in thetop surface, the slots being capable of receiving elements from thearchery scope.
 4. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein the bowmounting portion of the first bracket comprises a rigid element havingtwo opposing flat vertical faces each capable of engaging a side of abow riser, and having at least two vertically spaced openingstherethrough for receiving connectors capable of engaging the bow riser.5. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein the brackets are machinedfrom machinable aluminum.
 6. The adjustable mount of claim 1 wherein thesecond bracket further comprises a series of transverse grooves and thethird bracket further comprises a mating series of longitudinal groovesso that the two brackets are capable of instant mutually perpendicularalignment with the grooves interconnected.